NHTSA safety recall

Recall 86V003000

Unknown Or Other — Kenworth, Peterbilt · reported 7 Dec 1986 · 90 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

LINE PRESSURE SURGES OCCUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR LOCKUP DUE TO A PLUMBING ERROR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LINE PRESSURE SURGES COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM THROUGH ERRATIC FIRE HOSE DELIVERY ACTION.

The fix

REWORK PLUMBING TO PREVENT LINE PRESSURE SURGES.

SYSTEM: WATER LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON HT 740D FIRE TRUCK SPECIAL TRANSMISSION WATER PUMPS WITH HIGH GEAR LOCKUP.

NHTSA campaign
86V003000
Filed by
Paccar, Incorporated
Report received
7 Dec 1986
Owners notified
28 Apr 1986
Potentially affected
90

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1982 Kenworth L700 1983 Kenworth L700 1984 Kenworth L700 1985 Kenworth L700 1986 Kenworth L700 1983 Kenworth W900b 1984 Kenworth W900b 1985 Kenworth W900b 1986 Kenworth W900b 1982 Peterbilt 310 1983 Peterbilt 310 1984 Peterbilt 310 1985 Peterbilt 310 1986 Peterbilt 310

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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